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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.10, 618.36 and 261.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.10, 618.36 and 261.68 is: 361.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.10 : 618.36 = 261.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.10/618.36 = 261.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.10x = 618.36 × 261.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.10x = 161,812.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,812.44/448.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.11

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